I’ve got nothing creative. Or wise. Or witty.
I just wanted you to know I’m alive. In case you were wondering.
My heart is heavy, my mind is swirling, my stomach hurts, and my chest is tight. But despite the day week month year I’ve had, today I had a “God is able to save me, but even if He does not…” moment.
Now I’m just praying that my faith remains strong in His faithfulness.
For His faithfulness remains strong for me.
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Oh, Deece.
I love you so much.
Still holding you in my mind and heart. Tightly.
*hugs* and more *hugs*, what the hay, even more *hugs*!!
Love you!!! Hugs from NY!!
Oh, precious friend. He is so faithful.
I’m praying for you tonight, Alece.
I love you, Beece!
Job 11:13-20
13 “Yet if you devote your heart to him
and stretch out your hands to him,
14 if you put away the sin that is in your hand
and allow no evil to dwell in your tent,
15 then you will lift up your face without shame;
you will stand firm and without fear.
16 You will surely forget your trouble,
recalling it only as waters gone by.
17 Life will be brighter than noonday,
and darkness will become like morning.
18 You will be secure, because there is hope;
you will look about you and take your rest in safety.
19 You will lie down, with no one to make you afraid,
and many will court your favor.
20 But the eyes of the wicked will fail,
and escape will elude them;
their hope will become a dying gasp.”
My toes are wet.
rock on Alece. I really like that line you paraphrase above from the Rack, Shack and Benny story. It’s a good story. Keep rocking it. Your awesome. God has your back and he just might throw some good surprises at you. Stay strong.
Lord, pour out Your grace and strength on Your daughter in such abundance that it will take her breath away.
You are loved. Most of all by the One whose mercies are new every morning.
I am glad you are still alive. I was kind of hoping for a little bit better, but sometimes that is all we are or feel. You are loved much.
So praying for you! So loving you and sending hugs. I used to listen to Jeremy Camp’s “Praise you in this Storm” and “The Voice of Truth” by Casting Crowns in the heat of my trial and they always reminded me the storm WILL pass and satan is a liar and I can do all things through Him who gives me strength. He is there right next to you and He is not wondering how things will all play out and what to do next. He knows! Beauty out of ashes … you are most beautiful!
Oh Alece …
We are carrying this with you. As much as it seems like no one possibly could … we are.
I debated on commenting, but I wanted you to know that I am praying for you. Even though we do not know each other, I have known, at times, the feelings you describe even though actual circumstances may differ. The Lord is faithful and He will sustain you. The beauty and magnificence of His faithfulness are often displayed at the times of our greatest struggles. I will continue to keep you in my prayers whenever I read my RSS feeds.
His faithfulness IS strong, friend. cling to hope and keep on keeping on. i’ll be praying for you.
xoxox,
R
It’s good to hear from you again. I hope your time with the children of Africa will feed your soul, and help heal your spirit.
I’d been “over” listening to Christian music for awhile, but picked up a Ginny Owens’ CD yesterday at Half-Price Books, and love these lyrics:
“Now I’m not who I was
When I took my first step
And I’m clinging to the promise
You’re not through with me yet
So if all of these trials bring me closer to You
I will go through the fire
If You want me to.”
Praying for you as I pass 2+ Starbucks on the way to work.
praying for you alece.
lipgloss=prayer.
love you.
getting caught up on you.
praying for you. always. can’t wait to talk to you when you get back.
blinking, my friend.
blinking so, so much.
So good to read this and know you are relying on Him! Praying for you.
I’m back.
And I’d love to hear about this moment.
Love you.
You have been on my heart mightily today. Love you! Praying for you! Standing by you! Oh the great plans God has for you, my sweet friend. They are there. Big plans!
just wanted to drop a note saying how happy i was to finally meet you a few weeks ago and get that hug!
i’m pretty sure that right about now you are back in the states, or on your way.
i hope life is going well. praying for you. : )
Glossing, glossing, and glossing again…
*blink*
*blink*
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*blink*
*blink*
*WOOKA-blink-wook*
(that’s my blinking rap! woot-woot)
you know, sometimes the greatest and most profound things are said when you think you’re saying nothing at all.
so saying nothing, well, it means something.
i love you, alece
missing you friend… love you